Lawrence Harold Heldreth, 88, of Mannington, passed away Thursday (Jan. 23, 2020) at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, VA. He was born July 13, 1931, at Plum Run, a son of the late Benjamin and Thela Marie (Holbert) Heldreth. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Opal (Armstrong) Heldreth.
He is survived by his two daughters, Juanita and Steven Ralston of Fairfax, Va., and Judy and MIchael Miller of Grafton; two beloved granddaughters, McKenzie and Monica Miller, both of Grafton; sister, Julie and William Jones of Hundred; brothers, Russell Heldreth of Barstow, CA, and Dallas and Sandy Heldreth of Mannington.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Heldreth; sister Cleda Heldreth; brothers, Chester and Howard Heldreth.
Lawrence graduated in 1950 from Mannington High School and attended WVU. He attended the Church of the Nazarene in Mannington and drove the church van for many years. He also attended the Union Valley and Llewellyn Baptist Churches. He retired from the A&P of Mannington in 1988 with 37 years of service. In the 1970’s, he was a volunteer EMT and driver for the Marion County Rescue Squad at Mannington. He was the owner of the Heldreth Mobile Home Park on Flaggy Meadow. Lawrence enjoyed gospel music and was a member of the Key Letter Singers and John Meherg’s singing group. He and his wife enjoyed traveling with their family as well as many bus trips with the West Virginia Travelers. They also enjoyed socializing at their home with many friends and neighbors.
Family and friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, from noon to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Haught officiating. Interment will follow at Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com as well as the funeral home facebook page.
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I’m sorry to hear about Lawrence’s passing. There aren’t many of us left in the class of 1950. My thoughts are with you all.
Judy & Juanita, we are so sorry about Uncle Lawrence. Even though I hadn't seen him in years I thought of him & y'all often. I have so many childhood memories of all of us together at Mamaw & Papaws, and also your home. I am so sorry for your loss. Love y'all. Your cousin Valerie
Condolences, very sorry for your loss.
You have my deepest sympathy. Mom wanted me to send her condolences also.
To Lawrence family we send all our love.
Juanita very sorry about your father. You and your family are in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Juanita and Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your Father's death. I always thought highly of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days to come. May God comfort you and your families.
My A&P co-worker and friend. Lawrence was a great man.
So sorry Juanita to hear of Lawrence passing.
To the Heldreth Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Lawrences' passing and I am sending my condolences to all of you. I know this is such a hard time when we loose our loved ones. Mom, Hazel Cropp, thought so much of him. She was always talking about Lawerence to me.
I hope you learned of mom's passing on January 7th, 2020. She was buried in Lumberport Lions Cemetery on January 13th. It was just a graveside service. That is what she wanted & we tried to fulfill her wishes.
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to everyone.